Vicente
Vicente is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Conquering or victorious.
Origin and history
Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Vincentius. Derived from the verb 'vincere', it carries the meaning of 'conquering' or 'prevailing'. In the United States, it is a well-established traditional choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
21,951 babies in the United States have been named Vicente since 1880. It ranks #793 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #653.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.4 %)
- TX (34.1 %)
- AZ (5.6 %)
- NM (4.2 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 40 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 74 |
| 1910-1920 | 316 |
| 1920-1930 | 836 |
| 1930-1940 | 725 |
| 1940-1950 | 725 |
| 1950-1960 | 855 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,066 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,838 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,455 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,349 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,925 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,288 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,425 |
Famous people named Vicente
- Vicente Fernández: Singer, Actor
- Vicente Luque: Mixed Martial Artist
- Vicente Fox: Politician, President
Nicknames
Chente, Vince
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages due to veneration of Saint Vincent of Saragossa.
- Prominent cultural figures, such as Mexican singer Vicente Fernández, have kept the name highly visible internationally.